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SPECTATOR OFFICE.

SPECTATOR OFFICE,
StauntOn. Va. Feb. Is, 1887. (
The tone of business is about the same it was
last week. The offerings OF grain continue light.
and no disposition on the past of buyers to veu-
ture beyond safe margin based upon present
quotations In the eastern markets. In Chica-
go. the "bears' appear to have the field to
engagements in wheat futures. The strike at
New York. which materially interfered with
the exporting interest is passing off, and YES
sells are loading with wheat and -four for
foreign ports in larger numbers than during
the interval it partially INSTRUCTED that depart
ment of commerce.
There are three facts in connection with the
question of the future OF wheat which can be
viewed in arriving at an opinion of what is to
be realized. First. 1t Is leaving the country
faster than 1t accumulates at shipping points,
Second, the receipts in the importing countries
are not equal to the present consum ption.-
Third, the stocks on hand are less than they
were at the same period In 1886, These facts in
connection with the re-iteration that the Uni
ted Kingdom alone has yet to import over 75,-
1000 bushels, would seem to be conclusive In
favor of a still further advance in quotations.
but In the face of these facts and the further
statement that the wants of continental Eu-
rope promise to be larger than usual the Liver
pool market is quoted dull" There is. how
euer, another comment which may indicate a
turn upward, viz: "Holders offer moderately"
1t is conceded that when all the exporting
countries except the United States have sent
forward their surplus. it will not meet the de-
fciency by large amount which exists else
where than in the United Kingdom and ours
yet to be exported is much less than the wants
of the latter.
; The importing interests manage their side Of
the question with adroitnesc, They represent
the markets weak when they are only dull and
would at once reach the eliminating point If
they were to announce desire to fill their
store houses to their usual amount They
seek the surplus by small ms ailments, rather
than TO go upon the markets for 1t at once
exhausting 1t by degrees yet securing all.
Our grain-dealers have been receiving from
home producers considerable quantities of
clover seed.
Western bacon is quoted higher.
Butter is in demand and quoted higher.
Eggs are abundant and lower than last week.
Poultry. 1--we or dressed. is in good supply. For
live turkeys TX cts per pound. Chickens 20 to
Is cts apiece. Ducks Zoe. Geese Soc. Dressed
turkeys los. Chickens Sc. Ducks lOc Geese
Sc,
The quotations are wholesale. no tretoiI,1
C0untry Produce.
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Y. NJ. G. A. LIBRARY.-A number of new
books have just been added to this excellent
Library prominent among them are Ian.
frey's Napoleon. vols. Grevlle Memoirs.
Sd part, 2 vols: Early Letters of Carlyle. Car
lyle's French Revolution, vols. Letters and
Memorials OF Mrs. Carlyle. A Short history
of Parliment. Democracy ind other Addresses
(LowelD. The Methods of Historical Study
(Freeman). Recollections OF Eminent men
(Whipple). The Parallels of our Saviour ex
pounded (Rev. W. M Taylor. Several vol
urnes of the 'Story of Nations stories, &C., &C.
also several good works. Subscriptions are
always in order.
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WILSON'S CHICKEN POWDERS cure Cholera
Sold only by G. G. CHILD. jan28

DEATH OF MAJOR A. A. PITMAN, og licking
ToN.-A telegram from Lexington announces
the death yesterday of Major A. A. Pitman of
that place. He had been unwell few days,
but yesterday morning was considered better
Eli died suddeuly alb nut IL O'Clock. He retired
soma years since from active business
and with his wife made his home with Mr.. ].
Mcdowell Adair, a merchant of that place,
who married his adopted daughter. At Har-
risonbnrg, Lexington, staunton. and other
places in the Valley, Major Pitman was we'll
known as a hotel-keeper. and one Of the most
popular OF the old style of landlords. His
hospitality was large and his kindness pro-
verbal with all who knew him. There are
many friends who viii long remember the
courteous and pleasant old gentleman who
leaves name associated with good works and
generous deeds
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Any lady who would Ike to know all the
valuable secrets of dressmaking. and to learn
how to cut dress SO that 1t is certain to fit
without trying on. should subscribe for the
great home monthly, THE HoUsEKEEPER: read
the series of articles on Home dressmaking
and get premium free, Moody's Perfect
Tailor System of dress cutting, with diagrams
and book which gives complete instructions
on dressmaking. The retail price of the pre-
MUM is IS. the price of THE HoUsEKEEPER is
ST. per year, SO for 81 90 Send 81 (and 20 cts. for
postage on the premium) now as the time is
limited. Address Buckeye Publishing Co.
Minneapolis, MINI.
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M IS Miriam Holiday, of Baltimore, who was
one OF the attend nts of Miss Kinney on the
occasion of her marriage last week, left on the
losh for Winchester where she will spend some
weeks with relatives
We had a call on Saturday last from Mr.. T.
Nj. Ferguson, z iitor and Proprietor OF the AL
derson Statesman.
Rev. Job Turner left on Saturday evening to
spend several weeks in the Sonth. On Sunday
afternoon be held service in st. James Church
IN Richmond. He is indefatigable in his mis-
sion work for the deaf Inutes
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THE GRoUND-HoG PROPHECY FAILURE.-As
the grounding could not see his shadow on the
End instant, the believers in him as weather.
prophet confidently expected mild weather for
six weeks from that day; but, unfortunately.
ON the succeeding Saturday, the weather was
cold and disagreeable. and the ground covered
with snow. Since then in the North and North
. west, the weather has been of the most rigor.
Gus character, with snow and wind and ex.
tremely cold weather, and even here, for sew
eral days, the thermometer was as low as IL
degrees below freezing.
II the ground hog could have seen his shadow
on the End. then the believers in him would
have considered the weather we have had
since as coordination. strong as proof of holy
writ" OF the truth OF his prophecy; yet we
doubt if the believers in him will acknowledge
that he has failed. for they will cling to their
guperstitious faith in opposition not only to
reason, but to facts. According to their faith,
the grounding must have been out of his bur
row during all this freezing weather; but we
opine that the ground hog was not so foolish
as to stay out and freeze to death. He has more
sense than the ia it'll of his believers credit him
with. He will take care of himself and let his
believers nurse their loyal faith and keep it
alive through the cold weather if they can.
feb2-4t Shirley & TAYLOR'S.
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The Remnant Counter is attracting great
attention at Shirley & TAYLOR'S.
1t

MISS LOUISE ARNoT This talented and pop
ular actress. with her company supporting her
well. gave good entertainments in the Opera
House every night of last week, as we'll as
matinee performance Saturday afternoon. The
price of admission was so small that such ex-
ceilent entertainments were quite SURPRISE
The longer she remained, the more popular she
and her company became. She possesses a
versatility oftalentand can act well almost any
character Should she return here, she will
meet cordial greeting, and liberal patron
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SHERIFF..

To ths Voters of augusta County,
1 RESP ecifuly announce myself candi-
date for the office of SHERIFF of the county for
the next term
Havi served the people of Augusta for ten
years as Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Sheriff, and
Sheriff promise for The future, as have ri, d
in the past to faithfuify discharee my duties,
if shall be your pleasure 10 continue me In
office. 7. e. N, SPECK.
febI6.tdeS
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manufacture FLOWS and PLOW REPAIRS
exclusively In addition to their own line OF
Flows, they also make Repairs for all the va.
rious Chilled Flows in use. Their goods have
wide and deserved reputation, being WELL
known to 1T better. wear longer, and give
more satisfaction every way. than any plow-
work turned out by shops that try to make a
little OF every thing. Dealers who wish TO
handle good goods should order from VEsU-
vIUs PLow Works. Farmers desiring the
best Flows, Points Landsides, &c, &C., should
ask for those made by Lyle & Co., and be sure
they get them. For sale in Stauuton by
BURKE & LEWIS, and by JNO. A. WISE.
feol6-tf
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Ho. FOR THE MADRI GRAs AT THE NEW
ORLEANs-The Shenandoah Valley Railroad
offers fine inducements to those coutemplat-
ing to visit to the Crescent City on the occasion
of the annual pageant there-the Madri Gras
I'D Instant Round-trips Will be offered at all
stations from 18th to 10Th inclusive and good to
return to 18th. From Hagerstown and all
stations north OF Waynesboro' junction al s25. %
and from Waynesboro' junction and south
s24.
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LETTER FROM PARNAsSUs.

REV. S. SANGER-DAMAGE BY wIND-PLANK
wALK-M ISIS JENNIE MAYS.
Rev. s. Sanger, of Bridgswater, has been con-
Quoting series of meetings at 'Elk Run"
German Baptist church for the p sst week.
fsGreat congregations assembled to hear the
sermons preached by this popular minister,
which were of great clearness, force and power
These services will be continued during this
week and will doubtless be productive of much
good and create new Interest in the work of the
church.
violent and destructive storm of wind visit.
ed CHS section last Friday doing great damage
to fencing. hay stacks, timber. &c. During the
storm fire escaped from C earring on the land
of Mr.. Jacob Long near jennings Gap. but was
fortunately extinguished before doing much
damage.
substantial and much-needed improve
ment is being made to our little village by a
few of our publc-spirited citizens It is p.ank
walk extending through the village from Col
lege Hill to Church street.
Miss Jennie Mays, of your city, Is visiting
friends here and is the guest of her uncle, J. A.
Hamrick, Esq.
Our sick are conyalescine
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A N EW MANGANESE MINE OPENED.-Mr,
samuel T. Campbell at Midvale Station, Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad. in Rock bridge coun-
", has for some time exhibited specimens of
Manganese discovered on his land Mr.. Jas.
kidston Kerr, of Lipscomb Station on the same
road In Augusta county, made experimental
tests OF the property, and is now at work with
force getting out the ore. some of which yields
nfty per cent after being well washed. Mr..
Kerr has sunk a shaft 80 feet, and has commence
ed to tunnel at that depth, and finds the ore in
abundance He speaks encouragingly of his
prospects for large development. The ore is
less than half mile from the railroad station,
to which is down grade. The location is 80
miles South Of Wayn esboro, junction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

CoRREcTIoN.-In the report made last week
referring to the interview between General
Wick ham and the stanton Committee all the
gentlemen ofthe deputation were named ex-
cept Captain John McQuaide, who was a men,
Der OF 1t from the City Council In correcting
the inadvertance il is most agree be to saw
that Captain McQuaide is an attentive and
valuable member of that body
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

The Commissioner of the Revenue for the
city has delivered blanks upon which tax
payers are to make their returns in ten days.
1t would be well to attend to the matter at once
as he desires to be expeditions in completing
his books
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CLERK OF THE cIRcUIT CoURr.

To the Voters of augusta County,
respectfully announcs myself a candidate
for rec 'ection to the Office of CIRCUIT COURT
CLERK OF Augusta county.
1ebl6 tide V 4 VIC JOSEPH n. RYAN.
To the Voters or the County of ugusta =. =E's
respectfully announce myself cand date
Tor the Office OF CIRCUIT Court CLERK and i
elected Will discharge the duties of the office
faithfully and to the best OF my ability. Hav-
ing had twenty years experience in the active
dates of the unity Court Clerk IS office fat
ter myself that / can discfaree those TO which
1 aspire with Satisfaction to the public.
JOSEPH x. WOODWARD.
feb16-tde V & Vc
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Mr.. John Hamilton died at the residence OF
his son, Hugh A. S. Hamilton, q few miles East
OF this city, on the afternoon of the 9Th instant,
aged 81 years. Mr. Hamilton was a farmer, and
pursued that business till few years before his
death, when he retired from tho active work of
life and spent his time with his several chill
dren and their families. He had a large &C.
qualntance and many friends, bsng a man of
superior intelligence and decision of character.
He was member OF Thinking Spring Church,
and was buried on the 10th.
Mr. Henry Hughes, of this city, who had been
a great sufferer for weeks from painful NAL
ady died on the 9Th Instant aged 81 years. He
was from Caroline county. Va, but had resided
In Staunton many years. He was highly re-
spected, and leaves an honorable name and
many ennobling tracts of character in associa.
ton with his memory. He was buried from
his residence on the afternoon of the 10Th in
stant He leaves widow and several chill
dren.
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The Event OF the Season.
JANIsH- COUNTESS ARco-AT THE UPER1
HOUSE TONIGHT.

JANISH-COUNTESS ARCO-AT THE OPEhA
HOUSE TONIGHT.
The event of the season in the dramatic line
will the rendition tonight in the Opera House
of Sordou's Observation-Disclosures Andrea
by the celebrated Janish, the Countess Arco.
We feel that it is wholly unnecessary to re-
commend all who can, to witness this perform
ance, for we are sure they will not fail to do SO.
She is an Austrian by birth, but speaks the
English language very well. though four years
ago she knew not a word OF it. She says ske
loves the English race so much that she was
determined to speak her thoughts in their
tongue. To a correspondent of the Birming-
ham (Ala.) Chronicle, among other things, she
said:
Il love the south am a southerner myself
am a south Austrian. 1t is but few hours
ride in Italy from my birth place. You know
this make s me comprehend the warm hearted
southerners. But have no fault to find with
the Yankees either. The Americans every.
where have greeted me SO kindly"
"But in Atlanta-Onp' with most delightful
gesture expressive of intense delight; why,
in Atlanta fl se or six hundred ladies had to go
away from the matinee. And the letters, and
the kilograms I have had from there! l am
going back to play for those dear. kind people
before go further south. I am to play In
Mobile, New Orleans and in =. What is the
great State? All, Texas; Galveston and other
places go to the west afterwards-Ca lifornfa,
playing first at San Francisco. Then am go
ing back to Europe. But next year shall come
back to America, and shall STAY in the south as
long as possible for love the people here; i
do, aud it is not for stage effect that say it,
with much feeling.
II want to invest in Birmingham. 1t Is
funny-it must be contagious-and I have
caught # in the air. I never made an invest
ment in my life."
In manner. she is graceful; in person, she
is beautiful. As an actress. she Is celebrated
for her dramatic talent. Secure tickets for
reserved seats at Olivier's. Reserved seats ST..
Balcony so cts.
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Another Lucky MnskegOn (WEch) Man.
Word was received that at the last Jan. lltb
1872 drawing of The Louisiana State Lottery
ticket No 81 $3.50 drew $3.50 900, the First Capital
Prize 1t now transpires that Mr.. John Camp
bell, OF the firm of Cow. Majo & Co., North
Muskegon. Mich. owns nth interest in this
ticket. The announcement created considera
BILE excitement Mlskegon (Aich,) Chronicle
Jan. 49,
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Lectures on Prohibition.

Rev. Geo. n. Vibbert, of Boston, Mass, re-
turned TO our city last week and delivered, un-
der the auspices of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. a series of able lectures on
the subject of prohibition of the liquor license
system. He maintains the position that high
license is not the remedy needcd-that the
more respectable the liquor saloon, the more
damage 1t will do as it will lead astray respect
able young men who would never acquire the
habit ofliquor drinking in low doggeries, and
that II he had to choose between respectable
saloons and low doggeries. as to which should
be closed, he would prefer to close the respect
able saloons, and leave the low groggeries in full
blast for they would only carry off the worst
victims of intemperance, and would not tempt
young men of character and respectability;
whereas the more respectable saloons would
entice the young men. create in them in time
the Unsuitable thirst for strong drink, and thus
keep up the hosts OF helpless victims. He.
quoting another defined alcohol as "the devil
in solution" and denominated the liquor
saloons-especially the respectable saloons-as
"the ante chambers of perdition." He main
tains that liquor saloons cannot be put down
by preaching and praying and exhorting-that
there is but one way, and that is to vote it
down,
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MARRIAGES..

New Hope, Augusta Co.. by Rev. John H.
Taylor, Mr.. w. J. Brewer ard Miss Annie D.
Myers, both of Augusta Co., Va.
BLACK-GooDBAR.-OD Tuesday, Feb. lst, by
Rev. D. A. Penick, Mr.. Charles o. Black and
Miss Sarah v. Goodbar. all of Rockbridge
county,
NssBAUGH-TYREE.-In Rockbridge county,
10Th instant, by Rev. J. q. Waugh, DID, Mr.
Dan'l B. NJ. Sensebaugh and Miss Sarah M.
Tyree.
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SYRUP OF FIGS.

up Co. San Francisco, CAL is Natures Own
rue Laxative. 1t is The most easily taken and
The most pleasantly effective remedy known
to cleanse the system when bilious or costive
to dispel headaches, colds. and fevers; to cure
habitual constipation, indigestion. etc. For
sale in so cents and sl00 bottles, by w. NJ. Al
LEN d BR0., stanton, Va. feb2 Silly
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coMMoNwEA1rs,s ATTORNEY.

TO he>poters of AUGUSTA County =
lhereoy announce myself candidate for
reelection to the office of CoMMoNwEALTH's
ATTORNEY: l return my thanks for all past
favors. and. If reelected will discharge the
duties of the office to the best of my ability.
febl6-tde q We MEADE F. WHITE.
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MEETING OF DEMOCATEC COUNTY
COMNTTTEE.

SFAUNToN, VA, Feb. 18th 1887.
There will be meeting of the Democratic
County Committee at the office of Sheffay and
Bumgardner on Saturday, the 5th day of March,
1887. A full attendance desired as business o.
Importance will come before the meeting.
ARIsTA HOGE. w. A. HUDSON,
Seer etary. Chairman.
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COUNTY TREASURER.

To the Voters OF augusta County =
l hereby announce myself a candidate for
re election to the office of COUNTY TREASURER.
THAI kful for favors of confidence in the past,
L promise If Reelected to per form the duties OF
the office to the hest of my ability.
feb16- tide & We J. N. MCFARLAND.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
CLERK OF THE COUNTY COURT.

To the Voters of the County of Augusta:-
1 hereby announce myself candidate for
reelection to the office of CLERK OFTaE CoUN
TY COURT 11eturn my thanks for all past IA
vors. and if reelected will discharge the duties
of the office to the be- st of my ability.
feble-tde V ave WILLIAM A. BURNETT
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Our SICK are convalescing.

FIREs.-On the morning of the 9th instant,
between aud O'Clock, the store-house and
sock OF goods belonging to Horner & Berry at
Doom's Station, s. V. R. r., about miles
North of Waynesboro, were burned. The stock
OF go IDS was valued at s2.O0o-insurance for
81 800 There was no insurance on the build
ing. The store was robbed and fired. There
was no person in the store at the time.
About IL o'clock on the night Of the l4th, a
wood house on the pr smises pied by Capt.
E. r. Moon. Maple avenue, was burned. The
property belongn to Captain T. E. Wilson.
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Don't forget that Shirley d TAYLOR
have commenced their usual Ciosipp.ou,
Sale. Goods must be sold to make room for
Spring Stock. teb2-4t
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Messrs. n. w. Wade and H. s. Keller of this
county. have purchased from Mr.. VIM. Fl.
Card of Botetourt Co.. the shop right for the
manufacture OF the wheel patented by him
This is great Improvement in the make of
wheels and will become popular
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

Days Horse Powder is prepared by A. c.
Meyer & Co., Baltimore. Md. Price Is cents.
The best reform in domestic economy is the
Introduction of DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup. Price
Csc.
DIR. Bulls Baltimore Pills, the tourists
friend, should be kept by all travelling men.
1t is nonpareil, Drexel's Bell Cologne. rs C.
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GRoUND-HoG WEATHER.-Of course, the
mild, calm, and delightful weather we have
had during tho past week was such as was exr
pected by the believers in the grounding
prophecy, and, in imagination, they saw the
wise and festive weather-prophet 'gamboling
on the green" with his "linen duster and FAM"
having no use for ''overcoat, arctics, or UNI
brella a."
DR.. G. B. Stricken. of Atlanta, Ga, former
pastor of Thinking Spring Church. in this
county, has been elected to the chair OF Natural
Sciences and Revelation, in the Columbia, 8.
c., Theological Seminary, made vacant by the
removal of DR.. Woodrow on account of his evo-
luton doctrines.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

ARMENTRoUT.-Jan. 25th, 1887. at his home,
Cornelius Armentrout, aged IS years, II
months and Is days. He was a member of the
Reform Church.
ARMENTRoUT.-Apd on Saturday Jan 29ih,
jeremiah Armentrout, a brother of the above,
died near the same place. in the 9th year of
his age.
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FIR ESH COW for sale.
IL Apply to j. NJ. HARDY.

OAKLAND, CALIFoRNIA.-We are indebted to
DIR. r. d Many of Oakland, California. for a
copy of The Oakland Daily Evening Tribune of
January 10th. special edition of $1,000 copies,
with 81 pages bound in neat cover, contain
ing matter historical, descriptive, and expnsi.
tory OF the resources, industries and possibili-
tives of Oakland and Almeda county, copious-
ly illustrated with maps of the county and
city. and engravings of the principal buildings
and picturesque scenery. Oak is delight
full place, richly favored both by Nature and
Art. 1t is the home of the famous Joaoni
Miller. who says it is the most delightful place
he knows, though he has been twice around
the globe and seen many pleasant lands.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

Fig Syrup is a pleasant thing to take in
place of such pauseous doses as Castor Oil and
Salts. For sale by G, C1. CHILD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

Remember, WELLER is selling his Black
and Mourning Goods at GREATLY RE-
DUCED PRICES before taking Inventory.